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EDA awards $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

By Fayetteville Today | Jan 20, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Cumberland County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Cumberland County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

By Fayetteville Today | Oct 30, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Hoke County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

By Fayetteville Today | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Hoke County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.

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Nine high school students complete ICON internship

By Fayetteville Today | Aug 2, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The City of Fayetteville, in collaboration with Cumberland County Schools, hosted nine summer interns this year.

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Fayetteville seeks resident input for updated pedestrian plan

By Fayetteville Today | Aug 1, 2024

The city of Fayetteville, N.C., is seeking input from residents on where pedestrian improvements are most needed. As part of updating the Fayetteville Pedestrian Plan, the city aims to identify and prioritize necessary sidewalk, trail, and intersection enhancements to ensure a safe, walkable, and accessible environment.

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Fayetteville wins national award for watershed master planning program

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 25, 2024

The City of Fayetteville has been awarded the 2024 Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence for its Watershed Master Planning Program. The award was announced at the ASFPM 2024 National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 27.

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Fayetteville receives $6.6 million FTA grant for electric buses

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 16, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— The City of Fayetteville will receive a grant of $6,667,462 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the FY 2024 Low and No Emission Vehicle and Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities programs.

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FAST invites public input on FTA-funded projects during consultation meeting

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 16, 2024

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a consultation meeting to discuss the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal on July 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second floor of the FAST Transit Center at 505 Franklin Street, Fayetteville.

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FAST to host hiring fair for transit operator positions on July 16

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 11, 2024

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a hiring fair on July 16 at 505 Franklin Street in Fayetteville. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to fill both full- and part-time Transit Operator II positions. Applicants must possess a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

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Transit service expansion planned for Bragg Blvd Corridor in Fayetteville

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 11, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will begin providing expanded service on Aug. 1 along the Bragg Blvd. Corridor. FAST will now offer transportation from the FAST Center to Procurement Circle, near the new Amazon Fulfillment Center.

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Fayetteville Fire Department begins recruitment for certified firefighters

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 3, 2024

The Fayetteville Fire Department will begin accepting applications from July 7 through July 19 for certified firefighters and Lateral Entry Firefighters with Emergency Management Technician (EMT) credentials.

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Fayetteville rolls back paid parking hours to 5 p.m

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 3, 2024

Visitors to downtown Fayetteville can now park for free after 5 p.m. The new parking hours went into effect on July 1, replacing the previous paid parking hours that ended at 7 p.m.

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Fayetteville seeks volunteers for board and commission vacancies

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 2, 2024

The City of Fayetteville is seeking citizens to fill upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The available positions are as follows:

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Manna Dream Center takes over operations of Fayetteville Day Resource Center

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 2, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— Manna Dream Center, a local nonprofit organization and church, officially took over running the Fayetteville Day Resource Center (DRC) today, filling a role previously held by Cumberland HealthNET.

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Fayetteville offers $30K incentive for first-time homebuyers

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 2, 2024

A special incentive of $30,000 is now available for first-time homebuyers who are employees of the City of Fayetteville, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cumberland County Schools, and Cumberland County Government through the city’s Economic and Community Development Department’s Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO).

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Fast begins service to Bill Crisp Senior Center on July 1

By Fayetteville Today | Jun 28, 2024

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) is adding an additional stop to Route 17, which will include the Bill Crisp Senior Center. Service to the center is scheduled to begin on July 1.

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City closures announced for Independence Day in Fayetteville

By Fayetteville Today | Jun 28, 2024

City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation.

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Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks receive grant for Independence Concert

By Fayetteville Today | Jun 27, 2024

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation has received a $7,200 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County to support the Independence Concert scheduled for Thursday, July 4 at Festival Park.

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Delta Airlines adds third daily flight from Fayetteville to Atlanta

By Fayetteville Today | Jun 26, 2024

Delta Airlines is set to enhance travel convenience for passengers at the Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) by adding a third daily flight to Atlanta (ATL) starting September 9. The additional frequency will increase travel options and reduce layover times for passengers flying through Atlanta.

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Fayetteville City Council discusses rezoning applications and FY2025 budget

By Fayetteville Today | Jun 25, 2024

The Fayetteville City Council convened on June 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss city matters. The meeting commenced at 6:45 p.m., following an invocation by Lionell Cartwright from Power of Christian Faith Church and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Mitch Colvin and the City Council.